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1. Hong Kong Disneyland
Ring in Chinese New Year at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for some luck, health and happiness to the year ahead! Share hugs and snap some memories with your favourite Disney characters decked out in Chinese New Year outfits. You will also be able to savour a special menu of Chinese delicacies bursting with different flavours to satisfy everyone in the family. The Chinese New Year food choices are endless and can be found throughout the whole park and all dining locations at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel. Sample some crispy skin on a roasted suckling pig, feast on crunchy deep-fried sliced garoupa in corn sauce and don’t forget the Plaza Inn’s signature dim sum — including the giant steamed lobster dumpling (S$37 – S$91). To impress your family with something grand treat them to the signature dishes by Crystal Lotus like baked Tasmanian crab and pumpkin stuffed in whole crab shell, and stuffed whole dried scallops in Mickey winter melon soup (S$37 – S$91). You are bound to find something to enjoy together as a whole family, served up with fun and excitement.
Address: Lantau IslandNearest MTR: Disneyland ResortPhone: +852 3550 3388Opening Times: Monday – Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00Prices start from: S$18 (100 HKD)Visit their website here: Disneyland
Ring in CNY with some delicious seasonal dishes at one of Disneyland HK’s many restaurants. Photo credit: Disney and More
2. Ho Lee Fook
Ho Lee Fook, which literally means good fortune for your mouth is a funky and uber cool Chinese kitchen located in Soho, Central. Inspired by Hong Kong’s old school “cha chaan tengs” or tea restaurants, and the spirit of late-night Chinatown hangouts in New York of the 60’s, Hong Kong lifestyle and design company, G.O.D. provided the design and decor of the restaurant itself. Some of the people’s favourites include the renowned “Mom’s mostly cabbage, a little bit of pork” dumplings that comes with a dip of sacha soy dressing. This restaurant deserves all the accolades they have coming their way. For Year of the Dog, expect creative twists on traditional, symbolic dishes such as Sichuan-style chilli prawns and braised e-fu noodles with abalone. This New Year banquet will cost S$77 per person. Taiwanese-born chef Jowett Yu’s inventive approach to Chinese flavours is to be devoured with an open mind and a strong appetite.
Address: G/F No. 1-5 Elgin St, CentralNearest MTR: Sheung WanPhone: +852 2810 0860Opening Times: Monday – Sunday from 18:00Prices start from: S$18 (101 HKD)Visit their website here: Ho Lee Fook
Ho Lee Fook brings the good fortune directly to your mouth this CNY. Photo credit: Ho Lee Fook
3. Cuisine Cuisine
Located in the heart of Hong Kong’s most prestigious money district, in the classy confines of IFC Mall, Cuisine Cuisine IFC is known by many as the “tycoon canteen” because of its big-money clientele. Auspiciously decorated with Feng Shui touches and classical Chinese motifs, the restaurant treats diners to excellent food and wonderful views. Their dim sum menu contains old standards done exceedingly well, along with some surprises like black truffle, unique to this establishment. Reservations are recommended, and it would be a good idea to wear something a little dressy, as you don’t know who you’ll be rubbing elbows with here. To usher in the Year of the Dog, they have crafted premium Chinese New Year puddings in unique flavours such as osmanthus and coconut pudding with bird’s nest and gold foil (S$60). If you’re looking for something more hearty, their Saturday Oriental Brunch is perfect for groups of friends and families.
Address: 3101-3107, Podium Level 3, IFC mall, CentralNearest MTR: CentralPhone: +852 2393 3933Opening Times: Lunch Time : Monday – Friday: 11:30 – 14:30 & 18:00 – 22:30;Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday: 11:00 – 15:00 & 18:00 – 22:30Mains start from: S$21.50 (118 HKD)Visit their website here: Cuisine Cuisine
Enjoy not only the food but also the fireworks with family and friends this CNY at Cuisine Cuisine IFC. Photo credit: The Mira Hotel
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4. Lung King Heen, Four Seasons Hotel
This Lunar New Year year, why not enjoy a feast prepared by some of the finest chefs in the world? The Four Seasons’ Lung King Heen, overlooking the gleaming skyline and sprawling harbour of this pearl of a city, mixes mind-bending textures and flavours to create a world-class meal. Sumptuously appointed interiors and world-class views will enhance every bite you take. Signature dishes include truffle dumpling king, thousand year egg grouper rice rolls and barbecued pork with honey and crispy scallop with fresh pear. Reservations are recommended, as meals here are in demand, and don’t forget to dress up a bit as they recommend guests to be in smart casual. Trust us; you’ll be glad you packed the extra clothes.
Address: 8 Finance StNearest MTR: CentralPhone: +852 3196 8888Opening Times: Monday – Saturday: 12:00 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:30; Sunday: 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:30Prices start from: S$11 (60 HKD)Visit their website here: Lung King Heen
This Chinese New Year, come see what Lung King Heen has cooked up for your dining delight. Photo credit: The Dim Sum Diaries
5. T’ang Court
T’ang Court, recently awarded Three Michelin Stars, is conveniently located in Tsim Sha Tsui harbour, the perfect place for a post-feast stroll with the family. The food offered at T’ang Court reflects the classic timelessness of the Tang Dynasty, also known as China’s golden age. Spoil your family with elegant Cantonese masterpieces flawlessly served in a posh environment. Their reputation is undoubtedly well-established locally; they received a Gold with Distinction Medal in The Best of Culinary Awards organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board two years in a row. Their braised garoupa head and brisket with roasted pork or their stir-fried lobster are two of many must-try dishes here. Their exclusive Chinese New Year menu will be offered from 16 to 22 February, with dishes such as braised bird’s nest with Alaskan crab meat and bamboo charcoal dumplings topped with sliced lobster and truffle.
Address: 8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonNearest MTR: Tsim Sha TsuiPhone: +852 2132 7898Opening Times: Monday – Friday Lunch 12:00 – 15:00, Dinner 18:00 – 11:00;Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays Lunch 11:00 – 15:00 Dinner 18:00 – 23:00Mains start from: S$16 (90 HKD)Visit their website here: T’ang Court
Dig into award-winning cuisine at T’ang Court on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo credit: The Langham
6. Wooloomooloo
If you’re feeling lavish and want something more western instead of traditional Chinese fare, how about some New Year steaks? Wooloomooloo Prime is an Australian steakhouse, perfect for the serious steak lover. They serve premium Australian Black Angus beef, grain fed for 150 days. Even if you aren’t a fan of red meat, you’ll have plenty to choose from; their seafood selection is exceptional as well. Their sautéed garlic prawns come especially recommended. While dining, take in an eyeful of their stunning 270-degree view of the surrounding cityscape. If you time your visit right, you may even be able to catch the Chinese New Year fireworks from your dinner table. After your meal, step outside to the terrace for a moment of serenity and savour the spectacular views of Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour.
Address: Level 21 The ONE, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha TsuiNearest MTR: Tsim Sha TsuiPhone: +852 2870 0087Opening Times: Daily 11:45am till latePrices start from: S$42 (230 HKD)Visit their website here: Wooloomooloo
Wooloomooloo offers up delicious Aussie beef and more. Photo credit: Wooloomooloo
7. The Chairman
Conveniently located in Central, this elegant restaurant specialises in traditional Cantonese fare. Chef Kwok Keung Tung emphasises on high-quality and seasonal produce, mainly organic, and has also banned MSG from his restaurant. Patrons rave about his crab steamed with ShaoXing wine and chicken oil but don’t be afraid to sample some of the other dishes on his menu, which regularly offers new features. The Chairman has its own small farm in Sheung Shui where experts carefully cure their own preserved meat and pickle freshly picked vegetables from their organic garden. They are eco-friendly too so you won’t be able to find shark’s fin, sea cucumber and bird’s nest and can rest easy that you are not contributing to the depletion of our oceans.
Address: No.18 Kau U Fong, CentralNearest MTR: CentralPhone: +852 2555 2202Opening Times: Lunch Time : 12:00 – 15:00; Dinner Time : 18:00 – 23:00Dinner sets start from: S$109 (598 HKD)Visit their website here: The Chairman
Braised Spare Ribs with Preserved Plums in Caramelised Black Vinegar. Photo credit: The Chairman
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